As Kentucky-based Churchill Downs Inc. prepares to sell Arlington International for development, Kentucky-based horses are poised to grab the spoils on what’s assumed to be the historic track’s final “Million Preview Day” July 17.

The 11-horse field for the July 17 American Derby is a striking personification of the problems that have forced Arlington International Racecourse to the brink of extinction.

Royal Ship is making his first start since the death of his co-owner, Rick Porter, in the San Diego Handicap (G2). Bob Baffert’s Magic On Tap and seven other competitors compete in the 1 1/16-mile race at Del Mar.

Eduardo Gutierrez-Sosa, a Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse jockey, died from a spill on a Quarter Horse in the first race July 14 at Crooked River Roundup in Oregon, according to published reports and a chart of the race.

One year after passing three horses in the stretch to win the WinStar Matchmaker Stakes (G3T), Nay Lady Nay will try to defend her title while Dr Post will try to add to his strong start this season in the Monmouth Cup Stakes (G3).

Mike Maker filed for summary judgment on more than $505,000 owed. Wesley Ward is expected to take similar action in Jessamine County next week.

As he did in 2020, Arklow makes an appearance this summer at Monmouth Park in the United Nations Stakes (G1T). It is his preparation that differs this year for the July 17 race.

One year after passing three horses in the stretch to win the WinStar Matchmaker Stakes (G3T), Nay Lady Nay will try to defend her title while Dr Post will try to add to his strong start this season in the Monmouth Cup Stakes (G3).

Two British-trained horses will try to continue their luck on the New York turf as the racing circuit makes its way upstate for the summer, with Godolphin’s Althiqa and Summer Romance highlighting the $500,000 Diana Stakes (G1T) at Saratoga.

The Hong Kong Jockey Club is reporting its highest ever turnover figure following the conclusion of the 2020/21 season last night.